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Import

Get up-to-date local information about import procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container drop-offs and more.

Country: Estonia
Direction: Import
Effective Date: Please refer to specific port tariff
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Free time: Calendar days
Currency: EUR
Invoiced: Per container, per calendar day, per container type
Application: The free time & charges applied will be those in place on the origin price calculation date (PCD)

FREE TIME: “Free Time” is the period agreed between the Carrier and the Merchant for which Demurrage & Detention and Terminal Storage shall not be paid by the Merchant.

COMBINED D&D: Compensation payable when the Merchant holds Carrier’s Container beyond the agreed amount of Free Time for the combined period of inside and outside the terminal, port or depot.

TERMINAL STORAGE: Compensation for utilizing the port, terminal or depot facilities beyond the agreed amount of Free Time.

Name	Start	End
Name Storage	Start day when laden container has been discharged from the vessel to the terminal	End day when laden container has been picked up (gate out date)
Name Combined Demurrage and Detention	Start day when laden container has been discharged from the vessel to the terminal	End day when empty container has been delivered to the Agent (gate in date)

Storage - Combined DnD

Current Demurrage and Detention tariff

Estonia effective from 1st January 2023

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Note:

Containers returned to depots differ from POD location will follow Detention (Combined Detention) tariff of location where empties dropped (subj to Drop off fee and OPS acceptance). Storage will remain unchanged based on POD location tariff;
In case of COD, Demurrage and Detention will apply as per POD location tariff;
For Maersk Spot Demurrage and Detention offer please click here

Archived tariff

Estonia effective from 1st June 2016 till 28th February 2019 discharge date

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Estonia effective from 1st March 2019 till 31st December 2022 discharge date

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Area	Charge Code	Charge Name	Description	Charge Type	Tariff
Area Mandatory	Charge Code DHC	Charge Name Terminal Handling Service - Destination	Description This service covers the cost of the handling a container at the destination port or terminal.This service is applicable to all shipments.	Charge Type DRY/REEF/IMO	Tariff EUR 190/315/280
Area	Charge Code IMP	Charge Name Import Service	Description The Import Service covers standard charges at destination that is not part of DHC and the charge will be applicable for all shipments (e.g. Port Dues, Agency Fees, First Seal, Any other local service that is not included in DHC but applicable to all shipments).	Charge Type DRY/REEF	Tariff EUR 75/110
Area Booking	Charge Code COD	Charge Name Change of Destination	Description This is a service provided by carrier upon the customer’s request to amend the destination/delivery after a container is gated in at the port of origin, but prior to the arrival at the port of discharge.	Charge Type per container	Tariff from USD 300
Area Customs Clearance	Charge Code CCD	Charge Name Customs Clearance Destination	Description A service offered by the carrier to prepare customs clearance documents and handle formalities on behalf of the customer. The carrier may use 3rd party agents in some locations at Destination.	Charge Type per document	Tariff Price list available below**
Area Equipment	Charge Code DRP	Charge Name Drop Off Charge (Imports)	Description A service provided by the carrier to allow the Drop off empty containers at an alternate container depot than stated on Bill of Lading Place of Delivery, where Merchant Haulage is involved.	Charge Type per container	Tariff EUR 250
Area Inland	Charge Code WTD	Charge Name Waiting Time Destination	Description Waiting time for inland haulage starts from arrival at pickup/delivery address. 2 hours of free waiting time is included.	Charge Type per container	Tariff EUR 30/hour or EUR 180/day
Area	Charge Code DGS	Charge Name Cooling Service - Destination	Description Genset additional - Cooling service provided at Origin by the carrier to supply a generator (or any other cooling service) set to power reefer containers during inland moves for carrier haulage.	Charge Type per container	Tariff EUR 250
Area	Charge Code MSI	Charge Name Multistop Import	Description The service of stopping 1 or more times to unload additional cargo during a carrier haulage movement. Within city limits.	Charge Type per container	Tariff from EUR 60
Area	Charge Code MSI	Charge Name Multistop Import	Description The service of stopping 1 or more times to unload additional cargo during a carrier haulage movement. Within city limits.	Charge Type per container	Tariff from EUR 60
Area	Charge Code SII	Charge Name Sideloader Additional Import	Description Additional cost for delivery performed with sideloader.	Charge Type per container	Tariff EUR 70
Area	Charge Code IAI	Charge Name Inland Additional Import Service	Description Veterinary surcharge (only applicable for reefer)	Charge Type per container	Tariff EUR 14
Area	Charge Code DDC	Charge Name Destination Dangerous Cargo Service (Inland Haulage)	Description It covers the additional cost involved to move dangerous cargo from the terminal to an inland location. The additional cost usually involves special license or permits or the use of specialised vendors with certain specifications.	Charge Type per container	Tariff EUR 60
Area	Charge Code FUD	Charge Name Futile Trip Destination	Description This fee covers the cost of the futile trip on the import move. It is applied only in case the futile trip was done due to the customer's responsibility (e.g. cargo was not ready or late cancellation).	Charge Type per container	Tariff The cost of the futile trip is 100% of the already existing IHI/IHE in the booking + side loader additional if any.
Area Non-fulfillment	Charge Code LPF	Charge Name Late Payment Fee	Description Late payment fee will be applicable when payment has not been remitted within 7 days from the invoice due date, or later than otherwise agreed payment terms.	Charge Type per invoice	Tariff USD 50
Area	Charge Code PAD	Charge Name Payer Amendment Fee - Destination	Description Charge applicable for change of collect payer after the ETA of the final vessel.	Charge Type per shipment	Tariff USD 40

Customs Clearance (CCD)

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Commodity:

In case of meat and poultry products from non-EU origins, please coordinate acceptance with your Local Maersk office prior to loading.

Excise goods are acceptable subject to prior approval from your local Mearsk Line office. Examples of excise goods are cars, alcohol, manufactured tobacco goods, etc.

Weight / Measurement:

For general information on weight / measurement restrictions please contact your local Maersk office.

Special Cargoes:

Out of Gauge is only accepted subject to prior approval from the Local Maersk Office.

Reefer haulage:

Maersk accepts only store door delivery within Estonia for reefer cargo due to expensive equipment.

Reefer equipment is not allowed for MHH (customer own pick up from port), in case customer requires own delivery then deposit applies as USD 30000 for 40 HREF and USD 19000 for 20REF.

No acceptance for carrier haulage: cars, personal effects

Transit to Russia under carrier haulage is a subject to approval from Tallinn office.

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